It's that time again! Yes, we do mean ELECTION DAY. Right now students are campaigning for their favorite candidate for one of the four offices in Student Council. To be a valid election this should be more than just a popularity contest. Students should ask themselves "How can I select the candidates best suited for each office?"
   Elsewhere in the paper the readers will find the biographies of all the candidates. This material should aid in the selection of the best person for each office. But to vote efficiently candidates should be chosen who really fit the requirements each office imposes.
   QUALIFICATIONS FOR PRESIDENT: Does the candidate show initiative? Is he or she a natural leader? Does he or she have high personal standards for living which reflect in his actions in or out of school? Is the candidate of reasoning logically? Is he or she a pleasant person to talk with -- or a snob? Is your candidate capable of maintaining harmonious relationships with the faculty sponsors?
   QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT: The qualities for this office should be the same as the above. But since the major part of the vice president's job is planning school social activities and projects, this candidate should be a good organizer, capable of achieving the goals the Student Council sets.
   QUALIFICATIONS FOR TREASURER: Obviously this candidate should show outstanding ability in math, with particular emphasis on accuracy and promptness. He or she should be a sensible person, not given to flights of expensive imagination however dreamy they may sound. Handling the money for any organization is a tremendous responsibility, not the job for a "personality kid".
   QUALIFICATIONS FOR SECRETARY: This candidate should be a better than average English student because it is her responsibility to keep accurate and understandable records of all Student Council meetings. Neat and legible handwriting is a prime requisite, and an ability to perform her duties promptly so that all records and business may be kept up to date.
   The responsibility of every student in the seventh and eighth grade is a great one. A fine group of officers in the Student Council set the tone and conduct for the whole school. Students going to the poll should hold this responsibility in mind and vote for the candidates they honestly believe are superior, whether their vote violates "social relationships" and "old friendship ties". THIS SHOULD NOT BE A POPULARITY CONTEST!!!! Make it an election truly reflective of the processes of democracy.